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Amanda Rose

Amanda Rose is a multimedia journalist for NBC5 News. Amanda graduated from Columbia University earning a Master's degree in Journalism. She also received a Bachelor’s degree in English with a specialization in literature from the University of British Columbia. She's a Los Angeles native, but is thrilled to return to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and is passionate about reporting on the criminal justice system.

Amanda's most recent stories:

MEDFORD, Ore. — “How do we include others? How do we accept one another? How do we stand up for things when they’re wrong,” said Principal Gerry Flock, Lone Pine Elementary. A Medford school is taking steps to combat bullying after it says …

MEDFORD, Ore.– “Most of the time that behavior is a robbery… this is one of the few times it didn’t rise to that level,” said Lt. Mike Budreau, Medford Police Dept. Two men are behind bars charged with attempted theft at a …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “Somebody that’s desperate enough to go into a bank and try to rob it is desperate enough to do it again,” said Lt. Mike Budreau, Medford Police Department. A man is on the run after unsuccessfully robbing a Medford …

OREGON — One type of tobacco product is increasing in popularity among youth across Oregon, according to the state. However, legally minors are not supposed to be getting a hold of them in the first place. They’re called cigarillos or “little cigars.” …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — “To love to cherish… and to obey every square dance call… until we’re parted by death,” said France Ramey at their wedding. For Philip and Frances Ramey, it was love at first step. The two met at Medford’s Rogue …

MEDFORD, Ore. — On Saturday, organizations from all over the community are coming together to raise awareness about opioid overdose. It’s the third year local non-profit, Max’s Mission, is organizing the event at downtown Medford’s Pear Blossom Park. There will be information …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you were spooked by the heavy thunder and lighting last night, you’re not alone. Jackson County Animal Services says they brought in 4 dogs, one had been hit by a car. The static electricity and loud noise of …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A man accused of hiding out in the girl’s locker room at a local middle school faced a judge again on Wednesday. Curtis Stevenson has been in jail since June, after police say he was found hiding in the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden met with some local pharmacists on Tuesday to discuss his new bill aimed at lowering prescription drug prices across the country. The senator’s visit to “Lone Pine Drug” in East Medford was his 6th …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County says it’s taking steps to prepare for a ransomware attack. A ransomware attack is when a criminal infects your computer, locks you out of all your data, and you have to pay them a ransom to get …